I’d like to invite my local readers to an exciting event in South Florida. It’s unusual for me to blog about events unless it’s somehow related to a missing person but this post is special.

The Imagine Miami Changemaker Summit is being presented by the Human Services Coalition and Imagine Miami. The Human Services Coalition (HSC) is a local non-profit organization that adopts and shares new, innovative approaches to community change. The summit will focus on Arts, Culture and Civic Engagement featuring hands-on workshops with National and Local experts. If you’re an activist, volunteer, philanthropist, nonprofit organization or just someone who cares about Miami Dade, this is THE event you don’t want to miss.

This totally Green gathering will bring together civic, community and grassroots leaders, emerging leaders from lower-income neighborhoods; community capacity builders from nonprofit, government, education and other sectors; and artists for social change to make a difference.

WHAT: Imagine Miami’s Changemaker Summit

WHEN: Saturday, April 04, 2009 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (Eastern Time)

WHERE: Miami-Dade College, Wolfson Campus (Rm. 3210)

NE 4th St. between Biscayne Blvd. & NE 2 Ave.

Bldg. 3, 2nd Fl (Chapman Conference Center)

Miami, FL 33132

What You’ll Learn:

How to Start a Community Conversation

How Your Story Can Inspire Action

How to Tackle a Community Challenge By Building On What Works

How Local Groups Turned Their Passion Into Action

You can register for the event here. For more information, please call (305) 576-5001 ext 45, or email: corinnam@imaginemiami.org. The cost for the summit is $45 in advance or $60 at the door. Space is limited so register now to reserve your space.I’ve already purchased my ticket. If you’re interested in attending the event and would like to meet there, please let me know by leaving a comment on this post. I’d love to connect with you.

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